A Closer Look at Scandinavian Woodburning Stoves


Updated 02/09/12 12:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Scandinavian Stove Photos and History

Scandinavian interior design is one of my absolute favorite decorating styles, and one standout feature in many Scandinavian homes is the traditional stove that regally occupies a corner of a bedroom or living room. Most Scandinavian stoves are column-shaped, ceramic, and white in color. Similar to the one pictured here, they also often feature a crown-like adornment near the top — a nod to Read more

Weekly Faves: 5 Inspiring Spaces


Updated 01/20/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Guest Room and Winter Cabin Inspiration Photos

Sweet Winter spaces, perfectly appointed formal living rooms, and other beautiful spaces are catching my eye this week. From gilded accent furniture to guest rooms you'd love to lay your head in, get inspired to decorate this weekend with these five spaces. Read more

A Chic, Modern Thanksgiving Mantel


Updated 01/26/12 6:44 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Thanksgiving Mantel Decor Ideas

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member stephaniepoli from the Su Casa group: Autumn is my favorite season for decorating. Here is our mantel in the living room all decked out for Thanksgiving. The gorgeous typography plate is from West Elm and the forest tree hurricane is from the ELLE decor line at Kohl's. The milk glass vase is an heirloom from my mother-in-law that I filled with pine Read more

Weekly Faves: 5 Inspiring Spaces


Updated 11/18/11 4:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Cozy Winter Decorating

This week, I'm drawn to sophisticated interiors that have an undeniably cozy appeal. These rooms pair dark with light, old with new, and serious with playful to create cold weather-ready spaces that feel comfortable yet inspired. Take a look at some of my favorite examples! Read more

Weekly Faves: Six Inspiring Outdoor Spaces


Updated 11/10/11 2:50 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Fall Vineyard Pictures Plus More Outdoor Decor Pictures

This week, I'm looking to imaginative outdoor spaces that serve as ideal settings for entertaining and relaxing. Since these areas are intended to bring us closer to the natural world, sometimes the simplest decor creates the biggest impact. The design of these outdoor spaces is definitely led by their surroundings, allowing nature to take center stage. Whether you have an acre of land, a Read more

Weekly Faves: 5 Inspiring Spaces


Updated 11/09/11 10:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Fall Fireplaces and Cabins

Today, our sunny, extended Indian Summer weather in the Bay Area has turned to chillier, gray skies. For me, this always signals the need to wrap up in soft throw blankets and light a fire in the hearth. This week, I'm inspired by images of cozy homes that emanate warmth and charm. See what I'm loving this first week of November. Read more

Light My Fire: 6 Ways to Update Your Fireplace


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Update Your Fireplace For Fall

With an Autumn chill in the air, nothing is better than spending time by a beautiful fireplace, relaxing with friends, or a cup of hot tea. Too many times we see beautiful fireplaces that are being underutilized in homes, because they just haven't been updated for a while. If you want to heat things up in your home this Fall, here are some simple remodeling and decorating concepts to bring a Read more

A Hive-Like Norwegian Outdoor Fireplace


Updated 08/31/11 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Norwegian Outdoor Fireplace

Celebrating outdoor spaces is a definite must for the Summer season, but in some countries, such as Norway, outdoor spaces are utilized year round. When considering a design for a children's playground, Norwegian architecture firm Haugen Zohar created a graceful, conical structure as an auxiliary structure for students to use in the Winter. This enclosed space was perfect for bonfires, Read more

Before and After: Brass Fireplace


Updated 05/31/11 4:22 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Clean Up and Remodel a Dated Fireplace

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member and Sugar staffer Lauren from the Su Casa group: Our fireplace when we first moved in had a horrible brass door and was really mucky inside. We really hated the look, and while we don't have an exact plan for the living room right now, since our focus is on the backyard, we decided to make a couple changes to make it a little more to our taste! We Read more